Gary Neville breaks silence on David Coote video and suggests alternative Liverpool punishment

Gary Neville has broken his silence on the controversial David Coote video and suggested an alternative punishment for Liverpool.

The former Manchester United defender took to Twitter on Monday to give his thoughts on the incident, which saw Coote, a Premier League referee, appear to make a throat-slitting gesture towards Liverpool fans during Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Neville believes that Coote should be banned from refereeing for a "significant period of time" and that Liverpool should be docked points as a result of the incident.

He said: "I think David Coote should be banned for a significant period of time. I think that's the least that should happen. Liverpool should also be docked points. They should be docked three points, which is what Manchester City were docked when they were found guilty of financial irregularities."

Neville's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with some people agreeing with his view and others disagreeing.

Some people believe that Coote's actions were inappropriate and that he should be punished accordingly. Others believe that the incident was overblown and that Coote should not be punished too severely.

The Football Association is currently investigating the incident and is expected to make a decision on Coote's future in the coming days.